Peppered corys are spotted, considered very easy, and are known to live in cooler water. Bronze corydoras, also known as Emerald catfish and Green Corys, also require minimal care. The Panda cory is slightly smaller with patches. Julii corys are white with many tiny stripes and spots. Albino corys are generally a form of bronze cory, but can be another species. Sterbai cories are inverted julii corys. Habrosus, or salt and pepper corys are much smaller.
It is recommended to buy more than five fish so that your chances of getting both genders are increased.
If you do not put them in a separate tank, you will have fewer fry (babies) as most will be eaten!
The breeding fish will get in the “T position” in which the female swims up to the male’s abdomen. The male will release sperm to fertilize the eggs. The female lays the eggs into her pelvic fin before choosing a spot to place them. The eggs will be all over the aquarium in small groups of about 4-12 eggs.
If you do not have a tank large enough for the parents, you can also carefully remove the eggs with a razor. Also, bring the water up to its normal temperature.
The eggs should hatch within the next six days. During this time, take any pure white eggs out because they are dead.
By the time they are about 1 inch, they can be sold to a local store or put with your other fish.
